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Question : Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the following sentence.
The child played the video game as much as he wanted to.

Option 1: To his heart's content

Option 2: To gild the pill

Option 3: To kick the bucket

Option 4: To assume airs


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: To his heart's content


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Explanation: The idiom "To his heart's content" means to do something as much or as long as one desires. It suggests a sense of satisfaction and fulfilment in doing an activity without any restrictions.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • To gild the pill: It means to make something bad or unpleasant, appear more attractive.
  • To kick the bucket: It means to die.
  • To assume airs: It means to act in a pretentious or superior manner.
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